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Post by sf on Nov 8, 2017 17:20:45 GMT
You're only NOW discovering that Paige can't act??? The woman has had a very very lucky career. To be fair (and I don't disagree that her "range" is on the limited side), she was magnificent in 'Piaf'. |
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Post by callum on Nov 11, 2017 22:34:53 GMT
Happy to report that Hugh Grant actually sings Rain on the Roof in Paddington 2.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 11, 2017 22:49:45 GMT
You're only NOW discovering that Paige can't act??? The woman has had a very very lucky career. Tsk! Well she’s on my list of People I’d Like To Bump Into And Thank for some cracking afternoons and evenings in the West End over the years. Luck, yes. And some talent too, IMO. |
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Post by robertb213 on Nov 11, 2017 22:53:19 GMT
EP is at Milton Keynes on Monday, I'm currently in two minds whether to go or not. Has anyone seen the current tour and can recommend it? (off topic from Follies, sorry!)
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Post by lonlad on Nov 12, 2017 0:34:38 GMT
I thought Paige was Godawful in PIAF --- at least having seen Jane Lapotaire way back when and Elena Roger much more recently, both of whom were extraordinary. EP has precisely zero inner life so can't begin to inhabit anyone from the inside out, just in the broadest, most caricatured brushstrokes. (It was also very badly directed by Peter Hall, during one of his low periods.) I do remember nearly being trampled by the paparazzi when I did see EP's PIAF in their rush to photograph Sarah, Duchess of York. those were the days .....
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Post by karloscar on Nov 12, 2017 8:27:13 GMT
You could see the effort it took for EP to get into character in Piaf, she's never worked harder, but it was uncomfortable to watch. Around the same time I saw Scottish actress Terry Neason play Piaf, and although she's about four times the size of both EPs put together, she was completely believable in the role, as she got the energy and spirit of Piaf, as well as the sound.
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Post by couldileaveyou on Nov 13, 2017 18:09:21 GMT
I'm surprised by how many empty seats there are for the talk with Imelda Staunton and Peter Forbes on 11 Dec
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Post by n1david on Nov 13, 2017 18:33:32 GMT
I'm surprised by how many empty seats there are for the talk with Imelda Staunton and Peter Forbes on 11 Dec The 3pm platforms are often a lot quieter than the 6pm ones - most of the ones I've been to have had the side stalls and circle closed, so I don't think this is so unusual at this stage. Given that the vast majority of NT platforms are released as podcasts, I'm guessing a lot of people think they'll just catch up afterwards. |
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Post by frontrowcentre on Nov 13, 2017 21:32:27 GMT
Great availably also (4O pounds top price) for this Wednesday 1:30 pm studio performance if anyone is interested.
I was about to book but then they released some very good tickets for tomorrow evening which suits me better, and booked one of those instead.
Very excited!
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Post by distantcousin on Nov 14, 2017 8:54:42 GMT
I'm surprised by how many empty seats there are for the talk with Imelda Staunton and Peter Forbes on 11 Dec
Most people are at work, I would have thought.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 14, 2017 11:14:02 GMT
I have seen the show twice now and have been adamant I wasn't going to the NT live showing as it has only been 2 weeks since I last saw it, but I have succumbed and am taking the mother-in-law to see it  |
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Post by couldileaveyou on Nov 14, 2017 11:47:50 GMT
I'm surprised by how many empty seats there are for the talk with Imelda Staunton and Peter Forbes on 11 Dec
Most people are at work, I would have thought.
Ooh right. Work. It makes sense. |
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Post by Stephen on Nov 15, 2017 0:55:02 GMT
I saw Follies this evening as an exchange for Part two of Angels in America which I couldn't attend. I went in with very high expectations and, although parts of the evening were enjoyable, I left feeling a little uneasy about the piece.
To keep my thoughts fairly concise and summed up I though overall the whole piece felt disjointed, slow and at times dull. This was, I have to say, no fault of the cast who were committed and performed well. I was especially taken by Tracie Bennett's number 'I'm Still Here' and as a fan of Philip Quast he did not disappoint. Ms Staunton gave her best Gypsy...It's captivating even if we've seen it before. I would also enjoy seeing Di Botcher in another musical!
I am glad to report that the orchestra sounds wonderful and plays out the detail in Sondheim's score well.
During the 'Loveland" sequence towards the end the "nd" in Loveland were backwards on the costume, this got one of the biggest laughs of the night...
It is lovely that the National is having successful sold out runs under its fairly new artistic directorship and long may this continue!
Half of the audience ovated, and half, along with myself, did not. I went into the Olivier ready to feel things and I didn't. Maybe next time!
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Post by frontrowcentre on Nov 15, 2017 13:41:28 GMT
I was there last night also and I agree with you that some parts felt a bit slow. It did, however, picked up from "Mirror, mirror" and ended up being a very enjoyable evening for me.
I was most looking forward to Janie Dee and she didn't disappoint, very impressed with her dancing skills also, had never seeing her dancing before.
Peter Forbers as Buddy does an incredible work as Buddy. When It comes to Sondheim there are certain songs, like "The right Girl" that I think must be a bit of a challenge for actors to play so the audience actually can enjoy what they seeing a listening to, the way in which Peter Forbes manages to accomplish this was outstanding.
I was never happy with Imelda being cast as Sally, but I enjoyed her performance more than what I thought I was going to, at the end of the day she is a terrific actress and although I could think of more suitable ladies for that role it was nice to see someone acted the hell out of a role although I agree that someone should tell her that she's not playing Mama Rose anymore.
It was nice also to finally see Zizi Strallen in an important part more along the lines of the roles her sisters tend to get.
I'm not sure weather it has being mentioned before here but "One More Kiss" was done so simple but so beautifully at the same time, It got one the biggest round of applause of the night. Oh! And THANKS to the respectful audience members who in unison waited fort the actresses to finish the song before starting clapping, YES!!
Tracey Bennet she knows how to make the most of "I'm still here" and it also a pleasure to watch every time she's on stage.
The orchestra sounds terrific one of the highlights of the night.
Overal I'm very happy to have paid full price to see this production, tickets still available at my local cinema to see the screening tomorrow, it may be a bit early to see again, or maybe not... tempted.
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Post by Stephen on Nov 15, 2017 18:25:09 GMT
I thought “one more Kiss” was excellent and really captured the fading beauty.
I agree too that for me it picked up a bit as it went along and the plot thickened!
I’m still pondering how I feel about musicals in the Olivier though. Like I said maybe next time I’ll change my mind on it!
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Post by tysilio2 on Nov 16, 2017 11:20:46 GMT
The NT Live broadcast tonight is listed at starting at 7pm in our local cinema. I presume the performance will start at 7:30?
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Post by theatregeek on Nov 16, 2017 11:25:52 GMT
The NT Live broadcast tonight is listed at starting at 7pm in our local cinema. I presume the performance will start at 7:30? |
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Post by theatregeek on Nov 16, 2017 11:28:02 GMT
Whoops! What happened there?? I didn't touch it your honour!!
Anyway, what I was trying to say was that I have been trying to find out the same for tonight because I need to get a train home, but last time I attended a live event - Company perhaps? - it really did start on time and a lot of people were late.
I wish cinemas were more open about actual start times.
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Post by shady23 on Nov 16, 2017 11:41:21 GMT
It is my sister's birthday today and she wants to go to the cinema. I was pushing for Follies but while you are all watching that I will be watching Paddington 2.
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Post by tysilio2 on Nov 16, 2017 11:47:50 GMT
Whoops! What happened there?? I didn't touch it your honour!! Anyway, what I was trying to say was that I have been trying to find out the same for tonight because I need to get a train home, but last time I attended a live event - Company perhaps? - it really did start on time and a lot of people were late. I wish cinemas were more open about actual start times. I've just checked the NT website and tonight's performance is listed as starting at 7pm www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/shows/follies-whats-on-listing
However, it states running time of 2hrs 10 mins (no interval) but the cinema show is listed as 2 hrs 40 mins suggesting the start time is later. In the few previous NT live broadcasts I have seen, most have been preceded with a talk about the production. Not sure as to what may be happening here.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 16, 2017 12:04:28 GMT
Yeah, comparing running times and previous NTLives, I would go on the assumption that Follies itself will be starting at 7:30pm. Worth getting in on time for the bonus content though, let the hype build and all that. shady23, Paddington 2 is an EXCELLENT substitute for Follies, for more reasons than one might initially suspect. Take tissues in with you though! |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 16, 2017 12:25:01 GMT
I saw this at the National yesterday when they were doing the camera rehearsal for today’s live broadcast. All I can say is that you are I for an absolute treat. I hope you all enjoy it.
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Post by jampot on Nov 16, 2017 12:32:51 GMT
It is my sister's birthday today and she wants to go to the cinema. I was pushing for Follies but while you are all watching that I will be watching Paddington 2. Make sure you stay on for the end credits!😉 |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 16, 2017 20:47:35 GMT
Frustrating to see people tweeting about bad sync, awful sound, picture breakdowns and such again, the system they are using really isn't up to scratch if so many cinemas are having problems every screening. It wouldn't be live but surely it's better to have a delayed broadcast that a cinema can download rather than have a lot of angry punters complaining about poor streaming.
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Post by shady23 on Nov 16, 2017 21:59:49 GMT
With all those problems it sounds like we made the right choice, Paddington was excellent!
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